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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 826.96 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 826.96 and 277.40 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 826.96 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/826.96 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 826.96 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 229,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,398.70/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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